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Nurse Beth

Help! Asked to Write On Call Policy

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I work in OR and if we work past midnight we do not have to work the next day. This is creating shortages and problems

How can I pay off my student loans?
Pre-Nursing

How to Pay for Nursing School

by shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP

Yes, you can afford nursing school! You can pay off your student loans. Here are some suggestions.

Emergency

ENA Mass Casualty Incident

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

Come inside and see ENA 2017 highlights

What job opportunities are available away from the bedside?
Career Support

8 Work From Home Jobs

by Nurse Beth, MSN

At some point, many of us dream of working from home, coffee cup in hand, in a hoodie and yoga pants. Fortunately, there really are many opportunities. Here are...

General Nursing

That's not a bad nurse

by stephen1219

I have friends that are not in healthcare that believe if a nurse has to poke you for an IV start more than once... they are a bad nurse. This is an article...

How did you pass the ANCC exam?
NP Students

ANCC Passed

by WVFNP, MSN, APRN

I, much like the rest of future nurse practitioners cruised these boards daily trying to gather as much information as I could about certification. However, as...

Sepsis Awareness
General Nursing

National Sepsis Month

by traumaRUs, MSN, APRN

September is National Sepsis Month. allnurses was fortunate to recently receive an excellent article from an expert in the field.

Registration

Information on How to convert your DHA/MOH RN license to HAAD

by SilentscrubRN, BSN, MSN, RN

I have worked first in Dubai as RN also,I took DHA exam and passed. The eligibility letter was handed to my Employer Dubai based also. After two years I was...

General Nursing

NTI - The American Nurse Project, Carolyn Jones Interview

by allnurses

Award-winning cinematographer captured on film stories from across the United States of nurses representing many specialties. She shared with the world in her...

Which should I take AANC or AANP?
NP Students

PASSED - 2017 ANCC AGANCP Comprehensive Exam!!

by Stybring

I wanted to share my experience as I scoured this blog in the months prior to choosing the ANCC exam and leading up to my exam. I found the entire process to be...

How do nurses prepare for a hurricane?
COVID

A note about Healing after Harvey

by Julie Reyes, DNP, RN

Harvey has affected all of us in one way or another. This article is an observation and a hope from my perspective.

General Nursing

Flood Waters Bring Lasting Health Hazards

by Lane Therrell FNP, MSN, RN, NP

Hurricane Harvey and extensive subsequent flooding have brought significant health hazards to the Gulf Region. Public health nurses and everyone involved in...

General Nursing

Health Rule #1: Wash Your Hands - Good Hand Hygiene for Flood Vict…

by Lane Therrell FNP, MSN, RN, NP

All nurses learn that good health begins with good handwashing. While clean water, soap and hand sanitizer may be difficult for victims to find in the aftermath...

General Nursing

Nurse Shares Story From Houston Disaster Zone

by Nurse Beth, MSN

This is an interview with Chelsea, an amazing L&D nurse and Mom in Houston.

What's the difference between Kaplan, Hurst, and UWorld?
NCLEX

NCLEX Resource Review - Kaplan, Hurst, UWorld

by hmvassar, ASN, RN

A personal insight into NCLEX study resources and tools. What helped me and hopefully you too!

Entrepreneurs

Meet Ersilia Pompilio RN,MSN,PNP

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN

I can’t wait to introduce Ersilia Pompilio to everyone at allnurses! As her subtitle reads, she is a nurse innovator and entrepreneur, that has found a niche...

General Nursing

How to Help in Texas

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How to help Our nurses in Texas? It's a multifactorial problem with many needs. What can YOU do? Read on...

Entrepreneurs

My Nurse Writer Journey

by caroline.madormo, BSN, MSN

For many nurses, freelance writing sounds too good to be true. Is it really possible to make a living sitting at a coffee shop? It is! Here's how...

Should I read rationales?
NCLEX

Failed NCLEX 1st attempt with Kaplan, Passed second attempt with U…

by Mmk1

Here is how I passed the NCLEX after failing on my first attempt. Hope this helps you.

General Nursing

Advocate for Yourself...NOT Just For Patients

by HappytobeARNP, MSN, APRN

Find out why it is important for nurses to advocate for themselves just as much as they do for their patients.

How can nurses volunteer?
COVID

Nurses! Let's stand up and help the victims of Hurricane Harvey!

by guest042302019, BSN, RN

Right this very second, lives are being forever changed by the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. Nurses would like to be on the front lines and help the...

General Nursing

Do You Have a Toxic Boss? (eyeroll)

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

Most of us have experienced good and bad managers, whether that was at a fast food restaurant, retail, or in our present jobs as nurses. I know that in my...

How can I pass the NCLEX after being away from school?
NCLEX

Passed NCLEX PN on the 1st try after 8 years out of nursing school

by Mfmz1

Everyone has a method or plan to pass the NCLEX. My goal is to pass. No shortcuts or cheat sheets just hard work. 3 months of studying while working 2 jobs (60...

How did you pass the NCLEX?
NCLEX

I passed NCLEX with 75 questions!! Here's how I did it...

by Cacharlie

I just want to give back to this site. I am posting my NCLEX experience in the hopes someone gets something out of it. I graduated the last week of May 2017 and...

General Nursing

IV Placement Hacks

by Ashley Hay, BSN, RN, BSN, RN

Tips and tricks from an experienced IV RN, from tourniquet placement and vein stabilization to choice of dressing and site care. Let’s get your PIV game on...